DEORIA KASIA ZILA SAHKARI BANK LTD. vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 6-N and 6-P of the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, an employee who has worked for more than 240 days cannot be dismissed without following due process. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the lower court's order for reinstatement of the respondent within six weeks, while clarifying that the respondent would not be entitled to back wages. The decision underscores the importance of adhering to statutory provisions in employment termination cases.